With his life hanging in the balance, Paul continues to share the gospel using his gifts, talents, resources and experiences with all who will listen. His heart clearly desires that others know, live, and speak the truth. Read Acts 26:1-32 1) What stands out to you? 2) What questions or challenges need to be […]
I’ve had hundreds of conversations over the past few weeks regarding the decline of our world; whether it be economy, relationships,or morality. The question I keep hearing is, “When is the world going to change?” The truth is that the world is in a constant state of change. As a matter fact it’s the summation […]
We must never forget that our access to the Father was initiated and secured by His love through His Son, Jesus Christ. As we walk and experience His blessing, it’s not long before we are tempted to think we are “doing a good job” and soon after we go back to trying to carry out […]
In a world where we are busy and rushing from place to place, we can easily lose our focus and forget the amazing love we have been shown in Jesus and His finished work at the cross. The answer to that focus lies in His precious word. As we fully take in today’s dose of […]
I remember early on in my walk with God, I would be afraid to talk about My faith. I’m guessing I thought people would think I’m not intelligent because I believe “those things”. In essence I was ashamed of the gospel. How could I be ashamed of the very thing that rescued me from […]
When I entered the highschool I was 4’11” and weighed under 80lbs. Can you say target? I thought having a senior as a brother would help but I was wrong. I was bullied by every grade except my own. They used to play ping pong with me when I walked down the Ag hall […]
Heard a message last night at the event in attending. My mind can’t help but draw the conclusion that we are in a similar place today. God’s children have been scattered by poor or absent shepherding. As parents and leaders we are shepherds. What a great responsibility we have been given! We must be […]
Even as a new parent, I realized quickly the power and importance of words. Today our society flippantly uses the word love for everything from bubblegum to baseball. In doing so, we cloud the lines and understanding of true love. In all of history, there is one example that stands out above all the rest […]
It’s been a heavy soul work week. I’ve been struggling to forgive someone for quite some time and His Word was disciplining me. I don’t even know if this person knew I was struggling with forgiving him. I had tucked it down deep and hid it even from myself in a lot of ways. […]
Years ago, my wife and I were co-leading a week long summer camp in central Wisconsin. We showed up a day early to make sure everything was in place. Car by car, families pulled up and dropped their precious cargo of junior high students. When it was all said and done we had about thirty […]